Any permit not renewed within six months of expiry will be deemed cancelled: Transport dept

Taking a strong stance against the growing practice of transport permit holders failing to renew their permits for extended periods — sometimes even years — the state Transport department has issued a notification mandating that any permit not renewed within six months of expiry will be deemed cancelled under provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

- DIPALI SEN

KOLKATA:

According to a notification issued by Transport secretary Saumitra Mohan, such permit holders will be given an opportunity to be heard. However, failure to attend the hearing or submit necessary documents and fees will result in automatic cancellation. The corresponding route will then be declared vacant and opened for fresh applications.